Share...reading some of the comments here brought to mind a blog piece I wrote awhile back entitled 'Carousel of Physicians.' It's a memoir type piece about part of my own search toward healing and wellness from chronic illnesses.
Have you ever read Norman Cousins' book "Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient?" I know there is lots of info out there now on mind/body illness, etc. "Anatomy of an Illness" was one of the first I read and I still go back to it (in my head) from time to time. Here's a link to the PDF if you (or anyone in your family) is interested: http://playpen.meraka.csir.co.za/~acdc/education/Dr_Anvind_Gupa/Learners_Library_7_March_2007/Resources/books/Anatomy.pdf I realize you may not be the one endeavoring to overcome any chronic health condition(s) and I am not assuming that. I hope your folks and sister are able to find a bit more wellness along the way. Caring for aging parents with illness conditions can be taxing. Best... *********** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Share Long wrote: > > Thanks again, Steve. Another big part of it for me is finding ways to help > my family with their various ailments. My Mom and Dad both are now on so > many Western meds that I'd be nervous recommending natural supplements. > Though now that my Dad is out of the woods with the killer bacteria, I > mentioned echinecea tea as a way to boost his immune system. But even in > this instance, I'm a little nervous about how it might combine harmfully with > his meds. So I look into any form of energy medicine that comes along. > > > My youngest sister has a rare autoimmune disease. But she is open to and > has pursued alternative health care along with allopathic treatments. And > just this past year my younger sister had to have part of the bone in her arm > removed to be replaced by "cement" and rods. She continues to be in a lot > of pain. I'd hate to see her go on pain meds and she's unlikely to. But > if I can find a natural supplement or energy work that can help her with > this, that would be great and it's definitely worth my time and money to > pursue.   > > > To Xeno: The thing is, so many spiritual seeking boomers are now aging. > And they see or have seen the problems with allopathic medicine. For the > sake of their aging bodies, they search for better ways to deal all this. > And yes, most is psychosomatic. I think even allopathic health care > practitioners recognize this. > > I've said before that I think a lot of souls incarnated at this time because > it looked like a RELATIVELY easy time to grow and unfold full potential. I > agree with you that there is no path, etc. But it's pointless to live that > truth simply based on intellectual understanding. I think we're living in > an amazing time when there's support to live this truth based on our own > experience. > > > > ________________________________ > From: seventhray27 > To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 10:44 PM > Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Portlandia season 3 tonight to Judy Ravi Gull > Alex etc. > > >  > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Ann" wrote: > > > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "seventhray27" wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Xenophaneros Anartaxius" wrote: > > > > > > snip > > > > Something must be wrong in the approach, understanding, or technology. > > > > > > > All those fancy words and analysis on ones side, (as well as as some > > > not so subtle condescending remarks previously), and the person Share on > > > the other, and I'll take the person Share anytime. > > > > > > That is, a person who seems happy, optimistic, very realistic and > > > grounded. > > > > Then, if that is the case, why this forever searching for the next better > > technique, the continual need for healing, guidance and advice? > To rephrase: someone continually looking for greater insight into themselves, > and wishing to bring into greater balance, unresolved issues. Last I > checked, that is a lifelong process, and one that more people would benefit > from if it were made a greater priority. > That is not grounded, possibly not content (happy), I would say yes to the > optimistic ( surely the next healer will be able to help me), > Again, I'm afraid you miss the mark. There is no desperation there. Just > a desire to deepen one's understanding about themselves and their > environment. (both near and far) > negative on the realistic (I will find the answer when I try solution #100). > I think that covers it. But I might be convinced if you want to give some > examples, > especially of the "grounded" part. Share? > You mean one who expresses herself well, captures nuance in a remarkable way, > and whose relationships with friends, family and community seem quite > balanced. > > > As far Matthew, mainstream, I liked your comments. Caveat emptor. > > > > Whew, we have less in common all the time Steve. > if you are referring to my comment about Matthew (whatever his last name is), > what is it that you find at odds with my comment? Do you feel he should be > censored? It seems to me that all I said, was that the man should be able > to speak his peace. Is that offensive? >
